Master of Professional Studies in Hospitality Management
Elevate your career in hospitality management
The Penn State Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Hospitality Management prepares students to advance into upper-level management roles in hospitality and related fields. This flexible program fits the schedules of working professionals through online and in-person coursework.
Delve into profit maximization, data analytics, leading people and teams, and industry trends. Take web-based, MBA-designed courses from the Penn State Smeal College of Business and learn tactics that can be directly applied to current career work. Gain access to the global hospitality community and learn alongside professionals from around the world.
Gain skills to lead in hospitality management
- Analyze, translate and incorporate hospitality data in decision-making processes.
- Manage customer expectations during the consumption experience to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Leverage digital channels to promote a hospitality brand and execute data-driven strategies.
- Develop leadership skills that facilitate motivation, shape group dynamics and manage conflict.
- Coordinate capacity and demand management efforts that optimize profit and firm value.
Leverage a graduate program built for your schedule
This graduate degree program is offered in a hybrid format, with both online and in-person coursework, to accommodate professional and personal travel commitments, accessibility needs, individual preferences, international students, and those who may be abroad.
New students first participate in an immersive weekend in residence at the Penn State University Park campus, then continue their coursework either in person or online. All students return to campus one day per month to meet with professors and build face-to-face relationships with other industry professionals.
The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time scheduling allows flexibility for working professionals, those with families, and others who would benefit from a part-time enrollment option.
Costs
The cost of the program is priced per credit hour, allowing students to accurately plan and manage their finances and offer flexibility if their personal finances change over time.
Courses
How to apply
International applicants must submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.
Applications submitted after final deadlines will be considered on a case-by-case basis based on program availability, application materials, and video assessment.
"This program is not just an academic endeavor but a comprehensive experience that promotes personal and professional development.”
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